Monday 10th May
L/O: To explore possible tasks and research similar products
Brief 2:
Create two minutes of opening scenes, with a title sequence, for a presented factual television programme aimed at an audience primarily of 14-18 year olds.
Pros
The opening sequence, only 2 minutes or so of footage, factual means I can play around with some interesting topics
Cons
Covid thing is bad
Title sequences, need I say more?
Brief 3:
Create a two minute sequence from an original music video to accompany a music track with a serious message aimed at an audience primarily of 14-18 year olds.
Pros
Low production value, limited graphical stuff
No diegetic sounds needed
Cons
Serious track might be difficult to find
That whole Covid thing makes it kinda difficult to film
Music Videos: Media Language
Alternative
Q1. What kind of subjects do they cover?
A1.
Q2. Are they performance, narrative or concept based videos?
A2. Narrative or concept
Q3. Is the link to the lyrics amplification, illustration or disjuncture?
A3. Amplification or Disjuncture
Q4. How is editing used?
A4. They often use a fast or slow pace to match the tempo of the song
Q5. How are graphics used and what style are they if so?
A5. Often not used at all
Q6. How are the bands/artists represented?
A6. They may be represented, though sometimes they may choose to have actors in a more narrative music video
Q7. How is colour used?
A7. Will often use darker colour palettes or monochrome
Q8. What kind of shot types, angles and movement are used?
A8. Close ups, mid shots and long shots are all used
Q9. How have they used mis-en-scene?
A9. Often in rural areas, grounded and realistic
Q10. How many shots are used in the first 2 mins?
A10. They either capitalise on longer or shorter shots so it's hard to say
Q11. How many different locations are seen?
A11. There are usually at least 2, though there are more in some videos
Initial Plan
Name of Band/Artist - Kill The Lights? (this one's annoying, I'll work out a proper name later)
Song title - The Box by Haunt The Woods
Message of song - Life is hard and is full of things that are out of your control, but that's a good thing as it makes life exciting when the good things happen.
Representation of band/artist - Casual formal clothes, centre stage taken.
Video style: Illustration or amplification? - Amplification
Video style: Narrative or performance? - Narrative
Locations - My family owns fields so that helps, then somewhere else
People needed - Monsieur Myself, Monsieur My Friends
Design a logo for the band
Storyboard the video
Target Audience Profile
Age Range: 15-17 year olds
Gender: Majority Male
Income/Job: Part time job/money from parents
Race: Caucasian, I think
Education: Full time education in secondary school or post-16. Their opinions on school may be positive.
Interests: They have an interest in music, at this age they also have an interest in self discovery and unique works.
Location: Urban
Social Media Presence: Most of the target audience is incredibly active on social media
Feelings towards music: This target audience would enjoy music, some may even be aspiring for careers within the industry.
Product Appeal: Appeals because alternative is an appealing genre for the target audience, who strive to be unique.
Lifestyle: Tend to value individualism and creativity, they like to discover new things.
Creating
Monday 5th July
Statement of Intent
L/O: To produce a concise and clear statement
Thursday 16th September
Have:
Good research. planning is a bit pointless if you don't have a song or band name! Focus on that first.
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